Micromégas and Three Tales
Three short tales by Voltaire: Memnon, who resolves to become perfectly wise and is ruined by misfortunes; a faithful wife in ancient Baghdad; and Sesostris and his guardian spirit, who teaches him how to be a king worthy of ruling.
Age rating: Ages 12 and up. Content notes: Light satirical tales with misfortune and marital doubt; nothing explicit.
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Text source: Hindawi Foundation
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Memnon
The man who wanted to be wise
The good spirit
The small genie
Sadek
The clever man
Sesostris
The ancient king